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moth–eaten
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moth–eaten
(adjective)
moth–eaten
/
ˈ
mɑːθˌiːtn̩/
adjective
moth–eaten
/
ˈ
mɑːθˌiːtn̩/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOTH–EATEN
[
more moth–eaten; most moth–eaten
]
:
having holes caused by moths
:
eaten into by moths
a
moth-eaten
sweater/sofa
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often used figuratively
a
moth-eaten
[=
outdated, antiquated
] computer system
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